Senate approves drastic publicity bill in party split
The Senate passed a stringent publicity measure by a 50 to 7 vote, with all negative votes from Southern Democrats. The bill limits campaign spending, requires disclosure of primary and general election costs, and bans pledges of political jobs. Debate highlighted disputes between Senate and House Democrats over primary expenditures and publicity requirements.
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Baboon Chase Triggers Panic at North Dakota Fair
An eight‑pound baboon named Chacama escaped from its cage during the Interstate Fair in Fargo July 17, prompting a two‑mile chase by armed trainers in a car. The animal seized a girl at a church booth, toppled tables, and tore shingles before fleeing across country, finally captured in a canvas sack.
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Forty Dead In Mexican Train Wreck Near Morelia
Special to The Washington Port reports more than 40 killed and many injured in a head on collision between two work trains near Morelia Michoacan in Zuricho Canyon. Cause of the accident not determined by meager reports.
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Bryan’s 13 questions aim to pressure Democratic nominees
W J Bryan publishes a catechism listing thirteen issues including tariff reform antitrust, income tax, Philippine independence, campaign finance publicity, central banking and labor planks. He urges Democratic press to publish and editorialize to compel nominees to state positions.
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Cripple Dies Fleeing Mob After Shooting Mother and Daughter
In Washington Pennsylvania a crippled man at Mary Petco's home shot Mrs. Petco and her daughter Grace when refused food. He fled toward the Monongahela River, leaped into a boat, and was pursued by a mob. The man drowned in the river and his body was recovered shortly after. An excursion note to Niagara Falls is included with train details and dates.
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Lords Plan A Coup May Not Be Carried Out
Extremists Seek to Put Onus of Increased Peerage on Asquith. Prorogation Is Opposed. The veto bill faces a possible rejection in the Lords with 350 new peers readied for submission to the king if needed. Leaders scramble to shape support as wartime politics threaten a fresh autumn session.
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Lords to create 50 peers if amended bill rejected
Premier Asquith plans a third reading in the House of Lords Thursday and will ask for 50 peers to sit immediately if the bill returns in its original form without Lords amendments. If Lord Lansdowne declines the unamended bill, peers will be created wholesale. CAMOYS DENIES ENGAGEMENT. A London cable quotes Lord Camoys denying engagement to Miss Mildred Sherman with remarks about postponing a New York visit and British Columbia interests.
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New York Suffragists Plan A Week Long Fast
New York women activists will fast from August 13 for seven days to support California suffrage efforts. They will forgo pleasures such as ice cream cooling drinks roof-garden parties and weekend visits. Funds saved will be donated to the California campaign.
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Widow of Packer Trusts Brother to Repay Bonds
Kansas City July 17 Mrs Mary Armour widow of the packer says bonds taken from her safety vault by Miss Harriett Byington cannot be fully repaid. Byington's brother in South America is not rich but runs a small electrical supply shop and acts as assistant US consul. Armour recounts how Byington aided in visiting the vaults and cutting coupons before bonds vanished.
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Advises Miners to Strike at End of Pact
President Benjamin McEneny told the Wyoming Lackawanna district workers in Wilkes-Barre that miners should strike for higher wages and concessions when the current agreement ends next March. The call came at the annual convention as operators reportedly have not granted concessions.
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Mother and Baby Live Outdoors in Park After Garnishment
Chicago July 17 Mrs Elen Gordon and her 5 month old baby Katherine Rose fled home due to her husband James Gordon's financial woes. They spent three weeks in Jefferson park pavilion with no walls and slept under open skies for 17 of 21 nights. Condensed milk cost drained their small income as Gordon's wages were garnisheed and he lost his job.
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Automobilist Held Up Near Fishkill Landing
Felix J. Ferlo, a Buffalo businessman, was held up by masked highwaymen at about 1 am on the post road south of Fishkill, robbed of his cash and two diamond rings, and police have no trace of the assailants despite a search of the area.
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Arrested officer used bogus army title in city check crimes
Donald C Thompson, pale after two years in Leavenworth, posed as a lieutenant and used worthless checks in Norfolk Richmond Detroit New York and Philadelphia. He was captured in Washington and sent to the district jail awaiting federal trial. He seeks a clean slate but admits making bad checks and faces extradition questions from other cities.
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Paris Bills Payable to Support Hutchins Wife
In a final day hearing Mrs Rose Hutchins seeks court order to have Par is bills paid from Stilson Hutchins estate. Lee Hutchins testifies the $1 000 monthly allowance covered both personal and household expenses. He notes a $500 check was repayment of a loan. The case, before District Auditor Dent, seeks to fix net income and determine expenses of the Hutchins estate.
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THREE WEEKS IN OPEN BOAT CREW REACH LAND AFTER SUFFERING
The Puritan, a 47 day voyage from New Castle Australia with coal, was lost in the South Pacific near Puamatu. Part of the crew of 18 in a boat endured three weeks at sea before reaching Tahiti 600 miles away. Two boats separated early. 12 men in the other boat are unaccounted for. Remaining details note aftermath and a separate railroad schedule item.
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Publicity Bill Amended Senate Brings Reactions
A compact news note compiles items from legislative and political sectors. Senators revisit publicity legislation amid debates while Bryan challenges candidates. World affairs touch English peers plotting actions as authorities respond to ongoing crises.
Played monte in Broadway street game
New York July 17 Joseph Daly received six days today from Magistrate Corrigan for engaging in a three card monte on Broadway. A crowd gathered as police arrived and the game had only just begun. A pool room man noted the legality and livelihood of street monte.
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Mexico Faces Rising Tensions as Madero Supporters Clash
Mexico City July 1 reports a clash between Francisco Z. Madero’s followers and President de la Barra after protests filed by Gustavo Madero and Juan Sanchez. The dispute centers on removing old Diaz officials to restore order, with Madero insisting current leadership weakness fuels unrest including the Puebla outbreak. Jose Maria Gamboa accuses de la Barra and cabinet of responsibility for the Puebla riot in a long filing with Congress.
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Controversy Over Dr Wiley Salary Case Faces Pivot
President Taft weighs a delicate action to appease the Attorney General and Secretary of Agriculture while preserving Dr Wiley’s public health achievements. Dismissal of Floyd Robison as a top chemist highlights insubordination linked to benzoate of soda. House probes seek Remsen board legality and the broader pure food dispute among Wilson McCabe and Fowler, with a ruling expected shortly.
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